A celebration of land and sea, touched by fire.
South African cuisine has long had a love affair with fire, from the flames of the humble home braai to the glowing, red-hot embers of the upmarket fire-cooking eatery. Fire is the inspiration behind One&Only Cape Town’s new restaurant ROOI, the name (the Afrikaans word for red) channelling the energy of flames, of vitality and life. The stunningly designed new dining space uses exquisite decor to reflect the warmth, community, fire and conversation of our traditional braai, with a sophisticated sizzle of rich colours and local design.
On the menu
The fire-themed grillroom menu is based around sustainably and ethically-sourced local ingredients, seeking out the very best from local producers. Expect to indulge in various cuts of South African wagyu beef, aged mutton, Kalahari venison and masala-spiced kingklip. Fire-cooked vegetables, grilled South Coast rock lobster, and flame-grilled tuna also star on the menu with flavours and spices telling the stories of South Africa’s melting pot of cuisines and cultures, and exceptional produce from both land and sea.
In your glass
From a bespoke cap classique cart circling among guests with a curated list of lesser-known bubbles from the surrounding wine regions to a magnificent mixology menu of signature cocktails, the beverage offering is as wide-ranging as the food. Sommelier Luvo Ntezo has hand-picked a wine list of little-known wine farms, boutique vineyards and a few international classics, that allow him and the oenology team to recommend bespoke pairings to accommodate every palate, whatever your choice of meal.
By design
The new space is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Look out for the gorgeous swirls of local flora and fauna on the bespoke carpet, a whimsical mural of an African landscape and animals by local artist Elise Wessels, and a stunning tapestry of forged metal tiling over the fire in the open kitchen crafted by Bronze Age. There are wooden horned seats, large Natal mahogany trees, carved and burnt wood, and pincushion proteas and many more design details to pore over, all creating a luxurious ambience with a feel of home.